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France was under Napolean at the time. Back then the Louisiana territory was un settled land lock that realy had no value other than New Orleans which was a big port city at the time. Napolean was at war with Europe and had other things to deal with. Basicaly, they just didn't want it.

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France was under Napolean at the time. Back then the Louisiana territory was un settled land lock that realy had no value other than New Orleans which was a big port city at the time. Napolean was at war with Europe and had other things to deal with. Basicaly, they just didn't want it.

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France was willing to sell the Louisiana Territory because they were in the middle of a war and needed the money.

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